Spider veins

[AngryBird6122]

I spoke to a doctor today about a particular one that is painful to wear shoes where is rubs. It's not very big. Anyway, she asked me if I had any more and I said yes I have a couple of tiny ones on that same leg on the calf (really not that noticeable) and a few on both thighs. She seemed concerned and said it might need to be looked into! I said, don't most people my age (40) have some? She didn't seem to agree with that so just wondered if I am right or is it to be taken seriously?

I was told by the gp that they're just cosmetic.

Im covered whole of outer thighs, and calfs. Have for over 10 years now in 40s

The answer is that they can be a sign of liver disease but may be of no consequence

@creativegoblin ah yes, that is what she mentioned (liver) I'm so bloody stupid. I was thinking she meant it from a circulation point of view!!

So most people my age have at least a couple?

My legs are completely covered in them and they started when I was about 30. I just put it down to genetics and my fair skin.
My liver is fine (recent blood tests, liver ultrasound and CT scan for another health issue).

@pharmachameleon thank you. Can I ask if any of yours hurt?

I'm 46. I have a few at the bottom of my legs above my ankles. They don't hurt

No they don't hurt at all. I have the start of a varicose vein and that aches a bit but I wouldn't say it was sore

Ok thank you